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Orlley Family History

Orlley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Olley, Halley, Gulley, Galley, Worsley, Pilley, Folley, Morley

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Where is the Orlley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orlley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlley. 100% of Orlley women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Orlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Orlley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Orlley. For the veterans among your Orlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlley lifespan?

Average Orlley life expectancy in 1962 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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